Conservation payments in Maine totaled $427,349 in 2017
Counties in Maine Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $233,732 | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $127,435 | 29.8% | 84.5% |
| 3 | 23002 | $56,828 | 13.3% | 97.8% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Maine | $2,357 | 0.6% | 98.4% |
| 5 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $2,080 | 0.5% | 98.8% |
| 6 | Kennebec County, Maine | $1,359 | 0.3% | 99.2% |
| 7 | Penobscot County, Maine | $838 | 0.2% | 99.4% |
| 8 | Washington County, Maine | $667 | 0.2% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Oxford County, Maine | $637 | 0.1% | 99.7% |
| 10 | Lincoln County, Maine | $511 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Waldo County, Maine | $329 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Somerset County, Maine | $320 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Knox County, Maine | $250 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 14 | Androscoggin County, Maine | $6 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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